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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1945

Page

2

Local Notes from Muskogee and Nearby Areas

Local items report Lt. and Mrs. Robert Hammer of Muskogee spending terminal leave with his mother Mrs. Hammer. Major Tom McElhinney and Joe McElhinney from Iowa City visit friends, Dr. Fred E. Miller travels to Chicago then Evanston for a ministerial training conference. An estate sale of Mary Chambers set for Dec 29 in Ainsworth. Edward P. Brown disclaims debts incurred by wife Louise M. Brown. Lt. Albert Magdefrau and Mrs. Magdefrau visit his parents in Wayland.

Robert Hammer Fof Muskogee, Okla E. B. Hammer Tom McElhinney Army Medic Corps Joe McElhinney South Pacific Iowa City Fred E. Miller Chicago Evanston, Ill The Methodist Church Mary Chambers Ainsworth Rose Fitzgerald

Riverside Teams Set For Tonight At the Y

A basketball game is scheduled tonight at eight at the Y M C A between the Riverside town team and the local Y club. The Riverside squad includes top local players and outside recruits such as Tom and Townsend Brown of Conesville. Washington brings its strongest lineup led by Marshall Cantoni Dunwoody Mangold Whitehead Kiesey Lowe Chamberlain Shepherd and Custer.

Riverside Town Riverside Tom and Townsend Brown Conesville Washington Bob Marshall Tom Cantoni Ken Dunwoody Francis Mangold Ray Whitehead Don Kiesey Bob Lowe Wayne Chamberlain Don Shepherd Don Custer Dallas Chamberlain Gene Tucker Washington High School Crawfordsville

U. S. Spending Is Cut 184 Billions in 1946 Budget

Budget director Harold D. Smith reports an 18 percent slash in current year spending, totaling 66.4 billion with 51.4 billion for war and 15.9 billion for nonwar costs. He cites Japan's surrender and war liquidation, compares with August estimates, and notes a 30.4 billion dollar deficit for 1946 with debt around 272.9 billion.

Washington Harold D. Smith Japan Smith

Christmas Eve Home for a Soldier and a Stranger

In a snow laden city Private Kane, on furlough with no home, visits Miss Rigsby at Bundles for America. She offers aid and a temporary room, inviting him to share a Christmas Eve and a glimpse of home through small gifts, a meal, and a promised future.

Kane America Liniment

Nylon boom to bring 11 pairs of hose per year

Du Pont announces peacetime nylon production expansion in Seaford Delaware and Martinsville Virginia. The company says it can produce enough nylon yarn to make 360 million pairs of hosiery annually, with capacity already above prewar levels. Nylon materials will also be used for sheer nettings, curtains, dresses, ceilings and underwear, all maintaining shape after laundering.

Wilmington Del E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company du Pont Tropics Seaford Martinsville

Well-managed woodlands yield future returns with planned cuts

A guided approach to forest management emphasizes cutting according to a plan to preserve valuable trees and maximize long term financial returns.

Heat Resistant Eggs for Two-Week Shelf Life

Heat resistant eggs can now be hatched and retain good table quality for two weeks at a temperature of 100 degrees, according to new research. The innovation promises longer storage and potential easing of supply chains.

J F Koch Dies at Home in Brighton

J F Koch 83 died at 4 30 this morning at his home in Brighton. Funeral arrangements were not complete. Born October 18 1862 in Walnut township he married Mary Paul in 1896 and lived in Walnut township until 1919 when they moved to Brighton. Surviving are his wife five daughters a brother 100 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Brighton J. F. Koch F. A. Hoskins Jacob Frederick Koch Walnut Township Frederick and Christina Walliser Koch Sloughville Mary Paul Ife Methodist Church Odd Fellow Lodge Herman Er li Wayland Harold Robb Mt. Pleasant Leland Horton Lorne McNeese William Nolan Fayette Art Koch

Birthday List Celebrates Local Residents and Staff

The paper notes fifth birthdays for twins John Theodore and Jean Eleanor Bailey, and additional celebrations for Gladys Mace, Mrs. M. A. Mace, Mrs. Godfrey Juzeler, Nadine B. Chalupa, Mrs. F. G. Livesay, David Henry Davis of Crawfordsville, Myrtle Freyenberger of Stringtown, Will Sickles, and Clara Wenger. Journal staff also mark a birthday treat for Howard Gier on Dee 27.

John Theodore Jean Eleanor Bailey Theodore B. Bailey Godfrey Juzeler Nadine B. Chalupa F. G. Livesay David Henry Davis Crawfordsville Myrtle Freyenberger Stringtown Community Will Sickles Clara Wenger Will Wenger Journal Office Howard Gier Dee

Morning Sun Visitor Arrives With Aunt Rozetta Shreve

LeRoy Pagemiller of Morning Sun arrived yesterday to visit relatives and will stay through Sunday with his aunt Mrs Rozetta Shreve.

LeRoy Pagemiller Morning Sun Rozetta Shreve

Loris Greene Weds Lt. Rolland Walker in Davenport

Announcement of the December 18 marriage at St John s Methodist church Davenport unites Loris Greene daughter of Mr and Mrs Fay M Greene Columbus Junction and Lt Roland C Walker son of Mr and Mrs George A Walker Loveland Colorado Mrs Walker a Columbus High School graduate attended Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls majoring in music Lt Walker a graduate of Colorado State College

Columbus Junction Loris Greene Fay M. Greene Roland C. Walker George A Walker Loveland Colo St. John's Methodist Church Davenport

Hospital Discharges and Tonsillectomies Noted

Eddie White of Ainsworth was discharged today. Betty and Ellen Schantz of route two and Ronald Carlson of Keota underwent tonsillectomies this morning.

Eddie White Ainsworth Betty and Ellen Schantz Route Two Ronald Carlson Keota

Potatoes With Green Skin or Sprouts Labeled Dangerous Feed

Greened potatoes and those with green sprouts pose a poisoning risk due to solanine. Excess exposure can cause illness in livestock and should be discarded or treated as unsafe feed. Farmers are advised to remove affected potatoes from animal rations.

Rare “perfect eyes” found in small population

A scientist notes that only about two in every hundred people possess what he calls “perfect eyes” suggesting a rare trait. The remark highlights limited occurrence of exceptional visual acuity among individuals.

Camp Paper Morgan Raiders Press Amid Confederate Skirmishes

The camp paper of Morgan's raiders is described as an intermittent publication produced using presses captured by cavalry. It reflects wartime activity and partisan communications during the campaign.

Morgan

Catches Ravelings with Old Sheet Over Rug

An old sheet laid over the sewing table rug catches threads and ravelings, simplifying cleanup after sewing.

Social Calendar Notices From Local Churches

Social calendar items list church events and meetings with details on times venues hosts and potluck formats. Metre district church homebuilders class dinner at 6 30 p m includes dishes coffee and service. Lexington Ladies Aid cooperative dinner asks bring dish rolls pie and table service. Baptist Missionary society hosts luncheon with co hosts and brings table service and dishes. Christie church Women Council notes December meeting canceled.

Lexington Ladies Aid Socret Baptist Missionary Society al Crone Keith Williams Cadasborne Christie

Thanking my fhen for thoughtfulness during sickness

Mrs Sunt Turkingtos expresses gratitude for calls, cards and flowers received while in the hospital. The thoughtful gestures helped make her stay more pleasant during illness.

Soldier from Fort Collins serves four years in Pacific and at Rock Island

A resident of Fort Collins has completed four years of Army service, with two years in the Pacific area. He is now stationed at the Rock Island arsenal.

Fort Collins Pacific Area Rock Island Arsenal

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